Stunned by Light

By Richard Napam

A FNWF2024 Book Award recipient. The judges said, “this is a rare book that shares in exquisite detail the life and times of a village in Papua New Guinea. One family, many cultures, the whole of life events. The details will keep you entranced, the people will feel like family, and the natural environment will envelope your senses. This story elucidates the challenges of village versus global; of patriarchy versus matriarchy; of the loss of culture through the power of white man’s education and religion; and the contrast of social development versus ancient cultural and tribal laws. Of abundance and poverty in both societies. Structurally perfect to question these conflicts and challenges and opportunities. An excellent read. You will never forget it.”